Resources for Sports Psychology

Sport Psychologists teach, conduct research in sport sciences, or work with coaches and athletes on performance enhancement. Sport Psychology involves the study of the mental factors (affective, cognitive, motivational, sensor motor) that influence and are influenced by sport and physical activity. Some sport psychologists are interested in how participation in physical activity enhances development and well-being throughout the life span. Others are work to improve an athlete's confidence, motivation, and focus, or team cohesion and performance.

Developed by Brian Haney as a project for a Senior Seminar in Psychology taught by Dr. Avid J. Bloom at West Chester University in Spring 2000, this site provides information about different careers in sports psychology, the pros and cons of becoming a sports psychologist, and graduate schools in sports psychology.

Dr. Lustberg's (Masters of Art and another in School Psychology) authored a well received PBS-oriented radio program that involved interviews with major sports stars about issues in sports with a psychological focus. This web site contains audio clips of past radio programs.